butchering
1 synonyms and 0 antonyms for butchering, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — The process of slaughtering an animal and cutting it into meat.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Etymology
From butcher plus -ing.
Full origin of butchering →Frequently asked questions
What does “butchering” mean?
The word “butchering” means the process of slaughtering an animal and cutting it into meat. In plain terms, the act of preparing meat from an animal, or figuratively ruining/killing something badly.
How do you use “butchering” in a sentence?
Here is “butchering” used in a sentence: “Butchering the deer took most of the afternoon.”
What part of speech is “butchering”?
“Butchering” is a noun.
How many meanings does “butchering” have?
“Butchering” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: the process of slaughtering an animal and cutting it into meat.